Lead Wire for Fishing Sinkers from Japan
Soft lead wire in 1-2mm diameter coils, cuttable for molding fishing sinkers and weights. Falls under HTS 7806.00.03.00 as lead wire, a basic worked form prior to final shaping into articles. High lead purity distinguishes from alloys per statistical notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare as industrial material, not finished fishing tackle, to stay in Chapter 78
• Provide Proposition 65 warnings for California entry due to lead content
• Avoid pre-cut segments which may classify as finished weights under 9507